Civil Partnership Dissolution
Civil Partnership Dissolution Solicitors
It’s vital that couples considering ending a civil partnership have the assistance of experienced legal professionals who understand the clear distinctions of such a legal agreement and how they can affect a relationship.
Rothera Bray’s expert family solicitors are experienced in civil partnership dissolutions. They offer thorough, knowledgeable and sympathetic legal advice and can help you and your partner bring your relationship to a legal end.
Who is eligible to dissolve a civil partnership?
You can end or dissolve your civil partnership if you have been in the partnership for over a year and you can confirm that the partnership has irretrievably broken down. You will have to apply to a court to end the civil partnership, which you can either do online or by post and this can be done as a joint application with your partner or on your own.
If you do not want to end the civil partnership completely you can get a legal separation which can be applied for during the first year of your civil partnership.
How much does it cost to get a civil partnership dissolution?
There is a court fee of £593 to pay. In some cases you may be able to get help with the cost depending on your circumstances.
If you are making a joint application with your partner then you would either both need to qualify for help with fees otherwise one of you will need to pay the full fee.
In addition to court fees there might be other costs to consider such as solicitor’s fees if you decide to instruct a law firm.
What legal rights do civil partners have?
Civil partners have the same legal rights as married couples in terms of property and assets, and inheritance tax. Civil partners can also apply for parental responsibility of their partner’s children.
How do I work out child arrangements when dissolving a civil partnership?
An application for the dissolution of a civil partnership does not include child arrangements, so if you and your partner cannot agree on childcare arrangements then you will need to apply for a Child Arrangements Order so the Court can decide who they will live with and spend time with that will be in their best interests.
How long does it take to get a civil partnership dissolution?
It usually takes at least six months to dissolve an uncontested civil partnership, but it can take longer if your partner contests ending the relationship.
In some cases it is recommended to get a Financial Settlement Order approved before ending the civil partnership, as a Financial Settlement Order helps to protect your finances by ensuring that your former partner can’t make a claim for a share of your assets in the future.
Why use Rothera Bray for civil partnership dissolution?
While civil partnerships differ to marriages, many of the same issues should be taken into account when they begin or come to an end. Our family lawyers can help you tackle the issues that can arise from a civil partnership dissolution:
- Financial issues
- Splitting property
- Pension issues
- Issues relating to children-those in a civil partnership are allowed to adopt and civil partners can also take on parental responsibilities as a step-parent under the Children Act 1989
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